Christwood

At Christwood we know you have high expectations for your future. You want comfort and convenience, as well as the opportunity to keep learning, traveling and connecting with people. You want to be inspired. Above all, you want to feel at ease with life’s what-ifs. You’ll find it all comes together, right here, at Christwood. Christwood Retirement Community offers independent living apartments and cottages and high-quality amenities in a spectacular setting in Covington, Louisiana, just minutes from nearby New Orleans. Our welcoming neighborhood is surrounded by a preserve of oak trees, towering pines and accented with arches, cupolas, and weathervanes that are distinctive of New Orleans' famed Garden District. Christwood gives you the freedom to pursue an active lifestyle and the retirement of your dreams. As a lifecare retirement community, we provide residents with the peace of mind knowing that Christwood combines all the advantages of independent living plus priority access to on-site assisted living and skilled nursing care if needed. Independent living at Christwood offers you a vibrant, engaging lifestyle for the best of your life. Our 161 beautifully appointed cottages and apartment homes reflect the personal style of our discerning residents who hail from all over the United States. With a variety of sizes and designs to choose from, we're sure you'll find the ideal home to fit your unique personality and needs. At Christwood, we understand that you have high expectations for your future – and so do we. We're here to provide you with comfort and convenience, as well as the opportunity to keep learning, traveling and connecting with people. All this and more come together at Christwood – and it's right here waiting for you. Christwood is an energetic community that provides the ideal environment to inspire your dreams and aspirations. Want to write a novel? Learn to paint? See more theatre? From classes to musical performances to day trips, you'll find a stimulating blend of opportunities to satisfy your creativity, curiosity and personal passions. We bring in artists, instructors, guest speakers, and historians – while also drawing upon Christwood's talented and well-traveled residents to share their knowledge and experience. You can enjoy all this and more while building long-lasting friendships that keep you connected and involved in the community. We also make life easier for you at Christwood. Our attentive staff takes care of the chores and provides practical, timesaving services so you can get the most out of your day. You can pick up the essentials in our convenience store, do your banking, mail packages, and even have your hair styled at our salon and barbershop. Our full-service Lotus Spa offers massage, facials, and other amenities. We also offer chauffeured, door-to-door transportation to medical appointments – as well as easy access to local shopping and dining.